Noriko TAKASAKILead Security Analyst, North Asia, International SOS Japan Ltd.

Noriko Takasaki is the Lead Security Analyst for North Asia, based in Tokyo, responsible for operational and strategic security analysis. She works closely with the Global Threat Monitoring Centre to deliver accurate and timely intelligence for organisations in the region. Previously, she served as Security Director, leading the Security Assistance team and overseeing risk management, incident response, advisory services, and crisis operations across Asia. 

Before joining International SOS in 2015, she spent eight years in international humanitarian and development roles with NGOs and the Red Cross/Red Crescent, working at headquarters and in multiple field locations, including Africa. 
She holds a BA from the University of Leeds and a Master’s in Conflict, Security and Development from King’s College London.